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The TRUTH About Tequila Most People Still Don’t Understand | Adam Fodor Interview

What if everything most people think they know about tequila is wrong? In this episode of Tasting Tequila with Brad, I sit down with Adam Fodor, co-founder of the International Tequila Academy, for one of the deepest tequila conversations I’ve had on the channel. We talk tequila education, additives, tequila myths, distillery tours, tequila sommeliers, production methods, NOM confusion, tequila culture, and why most people still think tequila is just shots, salt, and lime. Adam shares his journey from Hungary to Mexico, how the International Tequila Academy was created, and why understanding tequila goes way beyond just “smooth” or “additive free.” We also dive into tequila tasting, sensory training, distillery experiences, tequila business mistakes, and how tequila culture is evolving around the world. If you love additive-free tequila, traditional tequila production, tequila education, tequila distillery tours, or want to understand tequila at a deeper level, this interview is packed with value. Topics Covered: • International Tequila Academy • Tequila Sommelier Courses • Additives in Tequila • Tequila Myths Debunked • NOM Numbers Explained • Tequila Distillery Tours • Sergio Cruz & Distillation • Cascahuín, Tapatio, Viva Mexico & More • Why Tequila Tastes Different • Tequila Sensory Training • Traditional vs Modern Tequila Let me know in the comments: What tequila changed the way YOU think about tequila? #Tequila #AdditiveFreeTequila #TequilaReview #TequilaEducation #InternationalTequilaAcademy

I Tried Pink Red Bull With Tequila… Big Mistake.

Pink Red Bull and tequila sounded like a great idea… until I actually tried it. ⚡ In today’s episode of Tequila & Red Bull Cocktail Lab, I mix the Red Bull Pink Edition Wild Berries with Cambio Blanco tequila to see if this berry tequila cocktail combo actually works. Spoiler alert: This one got weird FAST. The Pink Edition features raspberry flavors and herbal verbena notes, and I thought the citrus, agave-forward profile of Cambio Blanco might balance it out perfectly. Yeah… not exactly. This cocktail experiment proves that not every tequila and Red Bull combination is a winner — even when you use a quality additive-free tequila. Cocktail Name: The Pink Coyote Featuring: * Cambio Blanco Tequila * Red Bull Pink Edition Wild Berries * Additive-free tequila * Tequila cocktail experiments * Agave spirit reviews If you enjoy tequila reviews, tequila cocktails, additive-free tequila, high-proof tequila, cocktail experiments, and agave content, subscribe to Tasting Tequila with Brad. #tequila #redbull #cocktails #agavespirits #tequilacocktail #additivefreetequila #mixology #energydrink #tequilareview #tastingtequila

Training My Tequila Nose Ep. 3 | Can I Identify Spice & Pepper Blind?

Can you actually identify black pepper and clove completely blind? Welcome back to Episode 3 of Training My Tequila Nose, the tequila sensory training series where I use a professional sommelier aroma kit to improve my ability to identify tequila aromas, tasting notes, and flavor profiles. In this episode, I focus on spice and pepper notes while comparing two very different tequilas: Bramido High Proof Blanco Tierra de Ensueño Reposado Using blind aroma training, I test black pepper and clove completely blind to see if aroma recognition actually changes the way tequila tastes in the glass. This episode dives deeper into: * pepper notes in tequila * barrel spice * aroma recognition * high-proof tequila * reposado tequila * sensory training * palate development * tequila education The more I do this series, the more I realize tequila tasting is not about making up fancy notes — it’s about training your brain to recognize aromas you already know inside a much more complex experience. If you enjoy tequila reviews, additive-free tequila, high-proof blancos, reposados, blind tastings, agave spirits, bourbon, whiskey, and tequila education, this series is for you. Subscribe for weekly tequila reviews, interviews, blind tastings, and agave education content. #Tequila #BlindTasting #TequilaReview #AgaveSpirits #AdditiveFreeTequila #HighProofTequila #ReposadoTequila

Celebrity Tequila… DONE RIGHT? | Tequila Providencia Reposado Review

Most celebrity tequila brands focus on marketing first and tequila second… but Tequila Providencia Reposado might be different. In this review, I break down the production methods, tasting notes, and why this additive-free reposado coming from NOM 1465 in Arandas, Jalisco actually impressed me. Tequila Providencia is co-founded by MLB superstar Mookie Betts along with Rodd Rafieha and Mia, but what really stands out is the commitment to traditional tequila-making techniques and transparency. This reposado is made using 100% Blue Weber agave grown in the Highlands of Jalisco, slow-cooked in stone brick ovens, roller mill extracted, open-air fermented, and double distilled. In this video, we dive into: * Tequila Providencia Reposado review * NOM 1465 production methods * Additive-free tequila discussion * Celebrity tequila vs authentic tequila * Highlands tequila flavor profile * Agave-forward reposado tequila * Interview insights from Rodd and Mia * Why this reposado surprised me Tasting Notes: * Peach * Honey * Cinnamon * Light oak * Clove * Pepper * Light chocolate If you enjoy honest tequila reviews, additive-free tequila content, tequila education, distillery interviews, and deep dives into tequila production methods, make sure to subscribe. #Tequila #Reposado #AdditiveFreeTequila #TequilaReview #TequilaProvidencia #MookieBetts #CelebrityTequila #Agave #TequilaTube #TastingTequilaWithBrad

My First Arroqueño Mezcal… I Finally Get the Hype

Don Amado Arroqueño Mezcal Review | My First Arroqueño Experience Today on Tasting Tequila with Brad, I’m diving into my very first Arroqueño mezcal — the Don Amado Arroqueño. After interviewing Jake Lustig from PM Spirits and hearing him talk about why Arroqueño is one of his favorite agaves, I knew I had to finally explore this category deeper for myself. This traditional mezcal is made by maestro mezcalero Germaín Arellanes Arellanes in San Pablo Apostol, Oaxaca using 100% Arroqueño maguey grown at 4,800 feet elevation. The production process is incredible: earthen pit roasted agaves, pine wood vat fermentation with airborne yeast, and double distillation in ceramic pot stills. In this review, I break down: * Arroqueño agave * Traditional mezcal production * Ceramic pot distillation * Flavor notes and tasting experience * Why mezcal tastes so different from tequila * My honest thoughts as someone still learning mezcal If you enjoy additive-free tequila, traditional agave spirits, mezcal reviews, whiskey, or craft spirits, this is a bottle worth checking out. Bottle Featured: Don Amado Arroqueño Mezcal Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment what mezcal I should try next. #mezcal #arroqueno #donamado #agavespirits #mezcalreview #oaxaca #tequila #additivefree #craftspirits #tastingtequilawithbrad